Terms of Service | The Junction Community

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Junction ("Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of The Junction website and mobile application (collectively, the "Service") operated by The Junction ("we," "us," or "our").

2. Description of Service

The Junction is a social wellness platform that provides users with the ability to:

Create and manage personal profiles
Share wellness content and experiences
Connect with other community members
Access AI-powered wellness insights ("Sparks")
Discover and promote wellness services
Participate in community discussions and activities
Access educational content and resources

                        Our Mission: The Junction is dedicated to transforming social media into social wellness, creating a safe space for individuals to connect, share, and grow together.
                    

3. User Accounts and Registration

To access certain features of The Junction, you must register for an account. You agree to:

Provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration
Maintain and update your account information to keep it accurate and current
Maintain the security of your password and account
Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account
Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
Be at least 13 years old to create an account (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction)

Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. We cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

4. User Conduct and Content

You agree to use The Junction responsibly and in accordance with these terms. You will not:

Post content that is harmful, threatening, abusive, defamatory, or harassing
Share content that violates any applicable laws or regulations
Impersonate another person or entity
Use the service for commercial purposes without authorization
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the service or other users' accounts
Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers
Share content that infringes on intellectual property rights
Post spam, advertisements, or promotional content without permission
Share personal information of others without their consent
Use automated systems to access the service

Content Standards: All content you post must be respectful, accurate, and appropriate for a wellness community. We reserve the right to remove content that violates these standards.

Zero Tolerance Policy: The Junction has a zero tolerance policy for objectionable content and abusive users. We do not tolerate harassment, bullying, hate speech, or any form of abusive behavior. Users who engage in such conduct will be immediately suspended or permanently banned from the platform.

User Safety Features: To maintain a safe community environment, we provide users with the ability to:

Block other users who engage in inappropriate behavior
Report abusive content and users to our moderation team
Access support resources for dealing with harassment

We encourage all users to utilize these safety features and report any violations of our community guidelines immediately.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Service by reference.

We are committed to protecting your personal information and will:

Collect only the information necessary to provide our services
Use your information only for the purposes described in our Privacy Policy
Implement appropriate security measures to protect your data
Not sell your personal information to third parties
Provide you with control over your personal information

6. AI-Powered Features ("Sparks")

The Junction provides AI-powered wellness insights and guidance. You understand that:

These insights are for entertainment and general guidance purposes only
They should not replace professional medical, psychological, or legal advice
We are not responsible for any decisions made based on these insights
You use these features at your own discretion and risk
The AI responses are generated based on general patterns and may not be accurate for your specific situation

Medical Disclaimer: The AI-powered features are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Our Rights: The Junction and its original content, features, and functionality are owned by us and are protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Your Rights: You retain ownership of content you post, but you grant us a license to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform.

License Grant: By posting content, you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute your content in connection with the Service.

8. Service Modifications and Availability

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of The Junction at any time. We will provide reasonable notice of any material changes to these terms.

We strive to maintain high availability but cannot guarantee that the Service will be available at all times. We may perform maintenance or updates that temporarily affect service availability.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Junction shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of the service.

Our total liability to you for any claims arising from your use of the Service shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

Disclaimer: The Service is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and access to The Junction at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice, effective immediately.

You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion feature in your settings.

Upon termination, your right to use the Service will cease immediately, and we may delete your account and data in accordance with our data retention policies.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which The Junction operates.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Service shall be resolved through binding arbitration, except for claims that may be brought in small claims court.

12. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Terms on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

                        Email: info@junction.social

                        Website: https://junction.social

                        Support: https://junction.social/support.php